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a.) Replace the engine mounts?
b.) Adjust the idle speed (dissapears gradually until non-existant at approx 1400rpm)?
c.) Something else?



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posted on 15/6/07 at 03:03 PM Reply With Quote
OT/ Excessive vibration

I'm currently getting a nasty vibration at tick-over in my vw polo (6N) which dissapears when i press the accelerator. Do I......:





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posted on 15/6/07 at 03:56 PM Reply With Quote
Probably something is loose. Tightening a bolt or nut should do it. Just go and find it.
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HT lead?

Running lumpy like its on 3Cyls and then when you rev it up the spark jumps the gap and it runs smoother
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posted on 15/6/07 at 04:01 PM Reply With Quote
Are you saying it idles at above 1400rpm?

Should be about 900rpm shouldn't it?

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posted on 15/6/07 at 04:44 PM Reply With Quote
Idles at about 900rpm, dissapears completely at 1400rpm and gets better progressively between the two.....





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D. Ignore it 'til something falls off




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D. Ignore it 'til something falls off


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If its the 1.4 75bhp TC, remove the carbon ridge inside the throttle body with carb cleaner, this will probably cure the overrun stall you have been experiencing




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It's the 1.9 Deseasel..........





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posted on 16/6/07 at 12:42 AM Reply With Quote
Just turn the stereo up
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How many miles has it done.
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